3.8 Motors and multi-motor drives that can be operated
Siemens motors that can be operated
You can connect standard induction motors to the converter.
You can nd information on further motors on the Internet:
Motors that can be operated (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/
100426622)
Third-party motors that can be operated
You can operate standard asynchronous motors from other manufacturers with the converter:
NOTICE
Insulation failure due to unsuitable third-party motor
A higher load occurs on the motor insulation in converter mode than with line operation.
Damage to the motor winding may occur as a result.
• Please observe the notes in the System Manual "Requirements for third-party motors"
Further information is provided on the Internet:
Requirements for third-party motors (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/
view/79690594)
Multi-motor operation
Multi-motor operation involves simultaneously operating several identical motors on one
converter. For standard induction motors, multi-motor operation is generally permissible.
Additional preconditions and restrictions relating to multi-motor operation are available on
the Internet:
Multi-motor drive (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/84049346)
Description
3.8Motors and multi-motor drives that can be operated
SINAMICS G120C Converters
38 Operating Instructions, 02/2023, FW V4.7 SP14, A5E34263257B AK